The Satanic Verses

Freedom of expression deals with the thought that the people of the community should make up their own mind and express their beliefs wherever they want including in public. Regarding this issue, the perspectives by Jeremy Waldron and Catherine MacKinnon that are put forth, are both effective explanations for their contemporary take. In this essay, I will argue that MacKinnon’s’ argument is the correct position, over Waldron’s. I believe it is the more powerful argument because of her…

Who has the right to limit what a person is able to do with their life? Every day as human beings we are given choices like the shoes we wear, how we express ourselves, or our religion. Our society attempts to accept some of these choices. So why are they seemingly unable to accept the expression of one’s self through art on their own bodies. Generation Z, our current children or young adults, have begun to view tattoos as a form of positive expression instead of the taboo society has placed on…

some assume, a secret code to unlock the future, it is a great resource to Christians so that they can look forward to the second coming of Christ, and the establishment of Christ’s kingdom on earth. In fact, scholars estimate that “278 out of 404 verses in Revelation” contain references to the Old Testament. Compared to the entirety of Paul’s letters…

will be the power of Satan himself that the Antichrist will use to be able to stand against the most powerful armies in the world. Revelation states further in 13:4 "Who is like the beast, and who is able to wage war with him?". Many things can be satanic. We may even throw Satan’s name around as being involved with this and that evil thing. But truth be told, Satan has his own fallen angels (demons) that are doing these activities. The Antichrist however will have Lucifer himself in possession…

Young adult books should stay the way they are. The books can tend to be very graphic in nature and have things that wouldn't be considered appropriate, too real for people our age. Young adults are the intended audience for these books for a reason. They talk about real life issues like suicide in teens, alcoholism, racism, and drug use. The world is not a pretty place, these things happen. Part of the First Amendment is freedom of press and that includes books. Some people say “they are too…

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10). A bible verse that coheres directly to fate, tells us that we are individuals shaped by God and our life is “prepared beforehand” and it is our duty to follow it, in a dignified way towards Him. Nevertheless, the Bible also emphasizes in the human moral ability to make decisions, a virtue given by God. Individuals have the ability to accept what they…

of “beast” remains a noteworthy factor in the Bible after the exodus out of Egypt. It states, • These warnings regarding “lying with a beast;” follows shortly after Lev 17:7, concerning “whoring after devils, (goatmen).” Concurrently, by these verses being so adjacent to each other and corresponding similarly, there certainly reason to associate them together. As mentioned, Pan became claimed by the ancient priests in Egypt (where the Hebrews had just departed) as highly honored for his…

Antichrist as seen by Daniel Throughout the Bible, passages describe the character of the wicked one known as the Antichrist using both direct prophetic references and types (typology). Within all the verses that allude to him, certain themes are discovered again and again. The composite picture leaves the impression of a fairly simple-minded yet destined individual, driven by an insatiable desire for self-elevation and praise. Like Satan before him, this obsession will eventually cause him to…

2.0 Passage: Ephesians 2:1-10 Our life before Christ and after Christ, we were dead in sin but made alive in Christ. 2.1. We were dead in our transgressions and sin, this was the state we were in before receiving Christ (1-3) In verse 1 Paul writes ‘As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins’. “The death to which Paul referred was not physical death, as is clear from Paul’s description. Death is a metaphor for the existence of people who are alienated from God. Life is in God…

Muhammad’s Arabia (Muhammad and the Monk, The Pagan City of Mecca and the War of the Elephant), Muhammad’s Early Life (Childhood and Marriage and Call to Prophecy), Muhammad’s Conflict with the Pagans of Mecca (The Infidelity of the Qurasy and The Satanic Verses), A Heavenly and an Earthly Journey (The Prophet’s Journey to Heaven and The Prophet’s Journey to Medina)…